Man, 35, died in A40 crash near Carmarthen

The collision happened on the A40 between Llandeilo and Nantgaredig at around 4.25pm on Friday, July 3, and involved a Scania bus and a Ford Transit van. The male driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "The collision involved a Scania bus and a Ford Transit van. "Sadly, the male driver of the van died at the scene. "His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers."

There were two people on the bus at the time of the crash--a 14-year-old passenger and the driver. Diversions and delays on A40 after bus and van crash | South Wales Guardian[1] A40 Llandeilo closed due to collision | South Wales Guardian[2]

Both were taken to Glangwili Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Emergency services, including the Welsh Ambulance Service and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene. The road remained closed for several hours while investigations took place and recovery work was carried out.

Traffic was diverted, and police advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The force is now appealing for information from the public to assist with their enquiries. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who was travelling along the A40 around the time of the incident, is urged to come forward.

Drivers with relevant dashcam footage are also encouraged to contact police. Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected][3], or by calling 101 and quoting reference number DP-20260703-277. There was queueing traffic in the area, with the road closed in both directions from Carmarthen Road to Pentrefelin.

Traffic Wales South confirmed via social media that the A40 was closed "until further notice".

The identity of the van driver has not been released.

Police have not yet confirmed the cause of the collision.

References

1. ^ Diversions and delays on A40 after bus and van crash | South Wales Guardian (www.southwalesguardian.co.uk)
2. ^ A40 Llandeilo closed due to collision | South Wales Guardian (www.southwalesguardian.co.uk)
3. ^ [email protected] (www.southwalesguardian.co.uk)